Sideline Sessions with Wesley Sykes

Coach & Athletic Director•coachad.com

Join Wesley Sykes, the managing editor of Coach & AD, Training & Conditioning, and Winning Hoops, as he talks with athletic administrators, coaches, athletic trainers about their jobs, their philosophies, current trends in athletic industries, and more!

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Episodes

Andre Lachance & JF Menard, Authors of ‘Team Chemistry’

In the latest episode, Wesley is joined by Andre Lachance and Jean Francois Menard to discuss the new book ‘Team Chemistry,’ how to predict and mold team chemistry to your coaching ideals, and working with players to gain a mental edge during competition. Andre is the director of human performance services for Cirque du Soleil, the manager of Team Canada baseball, and a professor at the University of Ottawa. Jean Francois is an expert in mental performance coaching — working with Super Bowl cham...

Apr 21, 2022•46 min

Steve Flanagan & Arash Izadi, Directors of LPA Sports + Recreation

In the latest episode, Wesley is joined by Steve Flanagan and Arash Izadi, Directors of LPA’s Sports & Recreation and Higher Education practices, to discuss ongoing trends in the athletic facility industry at the high school, collegiate, professional, and recreational levels. Additionally, they dive deeper into trends surrounding athletic training facilities, locker rooms, weight rooms, and much more. Be sure to follow us on Twitter: @coach_ad ; @traincondition ; @winninghoops ; @WesleySykes...

Mar 10, 2022•38 min

Angelo Gingerelli, Seton Hall assistant strength coach

In the latest episode, Wesley is joined by Seton Hall’s assistant strength coach Angelo Gingerelli. They discuss his new book “Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes”, prioritizing core strength, preparing high school athletes for the college schedule and more. They close the program with five questions that have nothing to do with sports. Be sure to follow us on Twitter: @coach_ad ; @traincondition ; @winninghoops ; @WesleySykes_ . And stay up to date on all the happenings wi...

Feb 24, 2022•39 min

Dr. David Hoch, Retired CMAA

In the latest episode, Wesley is joined by Dr. David Hoch, retired CMAA. He is the author of Coach & A.D. Magazine’s A.D.ministration column as the new book “The Parents’ Guide to Education-Based Athletics: Everything They Should & Need to Know.” They discuss the inspiration behind penning his latest book, finding out the archetypes of parents athletic directors typically deal with, enjoying the experience in the moment, and committing to the Parent’s Pledge. They close the program with ...

Feb 10, 2022•34 min

Jen Brooks, CMAA, Athletic Director at Ursuline (MO) Academy

In the latest episode, Wesley is joined by Jen Brooks, CMAA, athletic director at Ursuline Academy in St. Louis, MO. The two discuss her organization The Global Community of Women in Sports, her time as the BreakThrough Summer in Decemberthe current landscape of the A.D. profession. They also discuss taking advantage of the opportunities one has an AD to impact a student-athlete’s life before closing the show with five questions that have nothing to do with sports. Be sure to follow us on Twitte...

Jan 27, 2022•22 min

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